2008 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2008 Renault Vel Satis and 2008 Seat Exeo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Vel Satis | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Vel Satis | Exeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2642 mm |